“Coming to Utah let me believe that age and gender will never be a barrier to success. With my deepest gratitude, I humbly share this thought with you: If you believe something is right to do, just do it. When you truly want a thing for better, the whole world will stay united to help you make it come true. Nothing will prevent you from moving further.”
Read More“I first performed at the U’s Babcock Theatre when I was in 4th grade when I was cast as one of the leads for our school play. As a young person pursuing acting, it was something really valuable to have that experience. That is when—as they say—I caught the theater bug.”
Read More“When I was 32, my husband and in-laws convinced me to go back to school. They saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself…I guess you could say my time here has not only provided me with the necessary tools to find my voice. But more importantly, it’s helped me become the person I’ve always wanted to be.”
Read More“There were days where I didn’t think I was going to make it, days when I couldn’t pay to go to school or didn’t have enough money and I couldn’t afford a meal. I kept believing, even in those dark times, that if you just keep pushing eventually those little pushes will compound to a big effect. Just keep going even when it doesn’t look like there’s light.”
Read MoreBe sure to attend the annual Grad Fair at the University Campus Store March 28-30 for all your grad regalia needs.
Read MoreCivil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis will deliver commencement address exploring the power of unity.
Read MoreFormer high school teacher, basketball coach and Jazz season-ticket holder suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2014, but got a big assist from the U’s Commencement 2018 speaker Ben Nemtin, who has made a career of fulfilling “bucket list” dreams, and received roundball treatment fit for an all-star.
Read MoreThe U celebrated the largest graduating class in its history with 8,568 students. If you missed out on the event, take a look at this year’s commencement.
Read MoreBen Nemtin, No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and star of MTV’s “The Buried Life,” gave the keynote address at commencement and provided students with five steps to make the impossible possible.
Read MoreHodan Abdi, a Somali refugee who fled to Ethiopia with her family, spoke to students at commencement about her experience at the U and dream of becoming a doctor.
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